Executive Performance Chef - University of Tennessee Athletics

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Aramark is seeking an Executive Performance Chef to support the University of Tennessee Athletics program by developing and preparing nutritionally optimized meals tailored to athletes’ unique dietary needs to enhance performance and recovery. This role is integral to the athletics department, ensuring that players receive meals that meet their energy requirements for both game days and practice, while addressing individual dietary restrictions such as allergies and special diet plans like gluten-free, keto, and high-protein. The Executive Performance Chef collaborates closely with the team nutritionist, dietitians, and performance staff to create and execute menus that align with nutrition science and player preferences. Responsibilities include meal planning, food preparation, sourcing quality ingredients, menu labeling, and maintaining rigorous food safety and sanitation standards under HACCP guidelines. The position demands a high level of culinary skill and innovation, the ability to manage and recruit kitchen staff, as well as strong communication to fulfill player feedback and expectations. The role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and game days in a fast-paced environment. A culinary degree or equivalent professional experience is essential, along with strong knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and bulk meal preparation. This opportunity offers not only a chance to work in a prestigious athletic food service environment but also to grow professionally within one of the largest and most respected food service companies in the U.S. Join Aramark and feed your potential as a key part of an elite culinary team dedicated to athlete wellness and performance.